Multiple Modalities--Men and Women--Basque Pelota at the XVIII Pan American Games in Lima, Peru

The XVIII Pan American Games were held from July 27-August 11, 2019 in Lima, Peru. Basque Pelota returned to the Games for the first time since 2011 with 10 sports contested, 6 men's and 4 women's.

Mexico led the Gold and Total BP medal winners with 5 and 9 respectively. Argentina was 2nd with 3 and 8.

InnPala's Pablo Hernan "Fusto" represented Argentina in Paleta Cuero, one of the Basque Pelota sports being contested.

(Deia article)

Fusto-Alfredo Villegas won the gold medal for Argentina in Paleta Cuero without losing a set.

Aug 4. Arg. 2 Cuba 0 (15-6, 15-9) (30-15)

Aug. 5. Arg. 2 USA 0 (15-8, 15-2) (30-10)

Aug. 6. Arg. 2 Peru 0 (15-8, 15-4) (30-12)

Aug.7. Arg. 2 Mexico 0 (15-10, 15-7) (30-17)

Aug. 10. (Gold Medal) Arg. 2 Cuba 0 (15-6, 15-11) (30-17) (150-71) (Source: Pan American Games Basque Pelota Results)

For complete results see Pan Am Games Results Page and scroll to "Basque Pelota"

For Finals Results only see the Wikipedia article

Recap of all winners and scores (Mundo

Deportivo)

Feature article (Mundo Deportivo)

At this time, I have been able to find only 2 related videos. If I find more, I will add them here. 

Men's singles Peruvian Fronton Gold Medal Match

Martinez (Peru) 2 Osorio (Argentina) 0

(15-6, 15-11) (30-17) (pgn78 Youtube)

Match article (Mundo Deportivo)

There were 4 women's sports:

Pairs Paleta Pelote de Goma (Trinquet and Fronton),

Pairs Frontenis (Fronton), and

Singles Peruvian Fronton Gold Medal Match

Suarez (Peru) 2 Duran (Cuba) 0 (pgn78 Youtube (video begins at 5-5 in the 2nd set)

(15-4, 15-14) (30-18)

Match article (Mundo Deportivo)